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Scecina Memorial High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Indianapolis, IN

5000 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Indiana
  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Scecina Memorial High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 454 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 32% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school reports that about 62% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
454
Teachers
37.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 216 girls, 238 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 62% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic high schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    343’11–12410’13–14448’15–16458’17–18405’19–20445’21–22454’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9120
    10135
    11105
    1294

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino42%
    White40%
    Black12%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Scecina Memorial High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Scecina Memorial High School

    What grades does Scecina Memorial High School serve?

    Scecina Memorial High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Scecina Memorial High School?

    About 454 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Scecina Memorial High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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